London regional pricing
How Much Does a Plasterer Cost in Kensington and Chelsea?
Updated prices for . Kensington and Chelsea prices are typically 44% above the national average.
Price summary
Kensington and Chelsea Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £575 | £935 | £1,440 |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £360 | £575 | £935 |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £430 | £685 | £935 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on London regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Plasterer Prices in Kensington and Chelsea
Every price adjusted for Kensington and Chelsea using a 1.439x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster a Room (Walls) | £575 | £935 | £1,440 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Ceiling | £360 | £575 | £935 | 4-8 hours |
| Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster) | £430 | £685 | £935 | 4-8 hours |
| Render an Exterior Wall | £1,725 | £3,600 | £6,475 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Replaster | £575 | £1,005 | £1,725 | 1-2 days |
| Dot and Dab Plasterboard | £575 | £1,005 | £1,585 | 1-2 days |
| Coving Installation | £290 | £505 | £790 | 3-5 hours |
| Screeding a Floor | £430 | £790 | £1,295 | 1 day |
| Damp Proof Plastering | £720 | £1,295 | £2,160 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster Repair (Patch) | £115 | £215 | £360 | 1-3 hours |
| External Pebbledash | £2,160 | £4,315 | £7,195 | 3-5 days |
| K-Rend Exterior Finish | £3,600 | £6,475 | £10,075 | 4-7 days |
| Plasterboard Partition Wall | £720 | £1,225 | £2,015 | 1-2 days |
| Plaster a Hallway and Stairs | £865 | £1,440 | £2,300 | 2-3 days |
Plaster a Room (Walls)
Low
£575
Average
£935
High
£1,440
1-2 days
Plaster a Ceiling
Low
£360
Average
£575
High
£935
4-8 hours
Skim Coat (Over Existing Plaster)
Low
£430
Average
£685
High
£935
4-8 hours
Render an Exterior Wall
Low
£1,725
Average
£3,600
High
£6,475
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Replaster
Low
£575
Average
£1,005
High
£1,725
1-2 days
Dot and Dab Plasterboard
Low
£575
Average
£1,005
High
£1,585
1-2 days
Coving Installation
Low
£290
Average
£505
High
£790
3-5 hours
Screeding a Floor
Low
£430
Average
£790
High
£1,295
1 day
Damp Proof Plastering
Low
£720
Average
£1,295
High
£2,160
1-2 days
Plaster Repair (Patch)
Low
£115
Average
£215
High
£360
1-3 hours
External Pebbledash
Low
£2,160
Average
£4,315
High
£7,195
3-5 days
K-Rend Exterior Finish
Low
£3,600
Average
£6,475
High
£10,075
4-7 days
Plasterboard Partition Wall
Low
£720
Average
£1,225
High
£2,015
1-2 days
Plaster a Hallway and Stairs
Low
£865
Average
£1,440
High
£2,300
2-3 days
Regional comparison
How Kensington and Chelsea Compares
Average cost of plaster a room (walls) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Plasterer Costs in Kensington and Chelsea?
Kensington and Chelsea's housing stock ranges from Georgian and Victorian terraces to post-war estates and modern new-builds. Properties across areas like Islington, Hackney and Brixton vary enormously in age, layout and condition, all of which directly affect plasterer costs. Older properties tend to need more preparation work and present access challenges that push prices toward the higher end of the ranges shown above.
London is the most expensive part of the UK for trade work, with labour rates running around 24% above the national average. This reflects the high cost of living, congestion charges, and expensive parking that tradespeople factor into their quotes. Despite the higher prices, there is no shortage of qualified plasterer professionals across the capital. Prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job, making multiple quotes essential.
Several factors affect what you will pay for plasterer work in Kensington and Chelsea. The scope and complexity of the job is the biggest driver — straightforward work in accessible locations will be at the lower end, while anything involving older properties, difficult access, or structural complications will cost more. Material choices also make a significant difference; opting for premium brands or higher-spec products can add 20-40% to the total. For larger jobs, a plasterer in Kensington and Chelsea might quote £3,600 to £10,075 for k-rend exterior finish.
When getting quotes in Kensington and Chelsea, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work in person rather than quoting over the phone. A good plasterer will check the existing setup, identify any potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of quotes that seem significantly cheaper than others — they may be cutting corners on materials or not including everything in the price. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews before hiring.
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